Moving to Kuwait from Gabon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Gabon to Kuwait — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Gabon to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gabon to Kuwait.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
KW
9.2

Kuwait performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
KW
22.9

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GA
53.0
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
KW
23.7t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Kuwait leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
3.4
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
KW
3850.5%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Kuwait leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
KW
$50,800

Kuwait performs significantly better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
KW
7.4

Kuwait performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Libreville Kuwait City
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon and Kuwait. To live, work, or study long-term in Kuwait, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kuwait's immigration authority.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Kuwait

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Kuwait.
Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Kuwait?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Gabon?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What's the weather like in Kuwait compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

The official language in Kuwait is Arabic. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA KW
Population 2,340,613 3,068,155
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112